Ex-Husband's Vow: Nollywood Actor Would 'Kill' to Protect Ex-Wife

Nollywood actor Olakunle Fawole has spoken candidly about his enduring connection with ex-wife Yvonne Jegede, emphasizing a deep sense of responsibility despite the absence of romantic love. Fawole, son of the late veteran actress Bukky Ajayi, revealed on the show "With Chude" that while his romantic feelings for Jegede have faded, he would still defend her.

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No.

"No," Fawole answered when asked if he still loved Jegede. He quickly clarified, "Yes, she’s the mother of my son." He elaborated, "If I’m somewhere, and she’s in trouble; somebody is doing something, I’ll try my best to kill the person." He affirmed this protective instinct stems from their shared role as parents to their son, Xavier, born in 2018.

The couple, both prominent figures in Nollywood, married in February 2017 after years of friendship. However, their union collapsed less than two years later. Jegede confirmed their separation in March 2019, revealing that marital issues began during her early pregnancy and ultimately became irreconcilable.

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Yes, she’s the mother of my son.

Fawole expressed a dislike for ending relationships on bitter terms. "I don’t want to see somebody that I used to be with down the street, and I turn my face away," he said. He prefers to take responsibility, stating, "I’d rather be the one to say, ‘Everything was my fault,’ so to speak."

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If I’m somewhere, and she’s in trouble; somebody is doing something, I’ll try my best to kill the person.

Jegede had previously shared her perspective on the marriage's breakdown in June 2024, citing financial strain and emotional incompatibility. She claimed to have been the primary breadwinner and alleged that Fawole became uncomfortable with her communication style.

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I don’t want to see somebody that I used to be with down the street, and I turn my face away.